ITT Cannon, Irvine, Cal., recently introduced a high-performance, ruggedized and cost-effective cable-to-cable connector series for reliable connections in harsh environments. The CTC Series is reportedly a simple-to-install, low-maintenance cable-to-cable interconnect suitable for a wide variety of less-than-ideal vehicle applications where reliable signal circuits are critical to operating performance. The CTC Series uses the industry-proven Trident T2P […]
UL listed fiber-optic patch cables
Phoenix Contact, Middletown, Pa., now offers UL listed fiber-optic patch cables. The patch cables (including both cable and connector) are said to be the first of their type to meet ANSI/UL Standard 746C, which describes special requirements for plastic materials used in electrical or electronic applications. These patch cables range from transmission categories OM1 through […]
Low-profile FH53M Series FPC connector delivers high-speed transmission for consumer electronic devices
Hirose has developed a miniature, lightweight flexible printed circuit (FPC) connector for portable electronic devices that require high-speed transmission. The FH53M Series FPC connector saves valuable PCB real estate via a back flip style actuator that minimizes the required mounting area. The compact FH53M Series FPC connector has a 0.25mm pitch, mounted depth of 3.2mm…
America Makes announces Project Call
America Makes announces its next Project Call for Phase 3 of the “Maturation of Advanced Manufacturing for Low-Cost Sustainment (MAMLS)” program, funded by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), Materials and Manufacturing Directorate, Manufacturing and Industrial Base Technology Division. Driven by the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM), America Makes and AFRL are targeting to […]
ERNI connectors for industrial drives and controllers
Industrial automation requires constant, reliable connectivity for high-vibration environments. Miniaturization is also a challenge for interconnect designs, but it does not imply foregoing electromechanical reliability and mating integrity to achieve density and space savings, according to officials at ERNI Electronics, Richmond, Va. Connectors with a contact pitch of 1.27 mm (0.050 in.) or less are […]
Low profile, removable carriers for male PCB pins and terminals
Mill-Max, the Oyster Bay, N.Y., manufacturer of precision machined interconnects, presents its first male pin carrier using thin Kapton film to create ultra-low-profile interconnects. The development greatly reduces overall connector height and size, reportedly making it ideal for locations where traditional insulator housings can’t be accommodated. This initial offering, according to the company, is an […]
JW Winco offers aluminum angle connector clamps
JW Winco, Inc., A Ganter Company, a supplier of standard industrial machine components, announced it now offers GN 196 Aluminum Angle Connector Clamps in metric sizes. These clamps offer many more application opportunities within the expansive range of tube clamps currently offered. The angle connector clamps, which are RoHS compliant, have clamping bores that are…
Erni optimizes board and wire connector solutions for industrial drives and controllers
ERNI Electronics continues to support industrial automation by taking advantage of decades of electro-mechanical contact design and employing that experience in ruggedized factory applications. Industrial automation requires constant, highly reliable connectivity for high vibration environments. Miniaturization is also challenging interconnect solutions and options, but it does not imply foregoing electro-mechanical reliability and mating integrity in…
Ready-to-install cable assemblies for VR applications
TE Connectivity (TE), the Harrisburg, Pa.-based manufacturer of connectivity products, systems and sensors, today announced a line of virtual reality (VR) cable assemblies. According to company officials, the assemblies speed time to market and offer superior performance compared to other solutions in the market. These cable assemblies let VR vendors, service providers and other clients […]
Power Triple Lock Connector System now distributed from Sager Electronics
Sager Electronics is now stocking TE Connectivity’s Power Triple Lock connector system. TE’s Power Triple Lock connector system offers high performance with a functional design. From the audible lock to the many added customer benefits, the Power Triple Lock connector system has been specifically developed for better power and signal applications. For 3-in-1 reliability, the…
High-speed connectivity at Supercomputing 2017
Lisle, Ill.-based Molex will present optical connectivity, structured cabling, and I/O and backplane systems for high-speed, high-density applications at the 29th Annual Supercomputing 2017 international conference and exhibition, being held this week in Denver. The company will feature high-density blind-mating optical backplane connectors for card, sled and drawer applications, and multi-fiber MT and VersaBeam expanded […]
Carbon introduces 3D printing silicone and biocompatibility of 6 other materials
Carbon, a Silicon Valley-based 3D manufacturing company, announced the release of Silicone (SIL 30), a soft, tear-resistant, biocompatible resin, opening up additive manufacturing applications for a range of medical and consumer products such as headphones, wristbands, and other various attachments for wearables. (According to International Data Corporation (IDC), the wearables market is expected to double […]
Molex announces MUO 2.5 termination connection
Molex has introduced the MUO 2.5 Termination Connector, designed to replace closed-end (CE) terminals. According to officials at the Lisle, Ill., company, it will not only reduce cable assembly time for OEMs, but also improve reliability and processing time. “Traditional CE terminals can cause wire damage and cannot be disassembled after installation,” said Yujiro Enomoto, […]
5-65W High-efficiency DOE Level VI AC Adapters
MORNSUN newest 5-65W AC adapters are designed for a universal input (85Vac to 265Vac) exceeding DOE Level VI requirements for external power supplies which are cost-effective in compact size. 1. Multiple AC input plugs meet various socket interfaces. The adapters feature universal input voltage of 90-264VAC, and have multiple AC input plugs to select except optional…
Bulgin introduces the M-Series – a diverse range of industrial automation connectors
Designed to decrease downtime and increase production efficiency, the new M-Series range of circular connectors from Bulgin provides reliable and uncompromised data, signal and power transmissions for industrial automation systems in harsh environments. Featuring an M-style threaded locking nut, the M-Series offers an extensive choice of robust industry standard interconnect solutions for automation and control…
L-com announces new M12 connectors, coupler and receptacles
L-com Global Connectivity, a manufacturer of wired and wireless connectivity products based in North Andover, Mass., has introduced new M12 products that include connectors, receptacles and a coupler. These products are designed for industrial control and factory automation, test equipment, I/O connectivity, sensors and actuators, harsh environment applications and industrial Ethernet networks. The M12 field […]
Cinch Connectivity Solutions Develops an Affordable Expanded Beam Fiber Optic Connector for the Broadcast Market
Cinch Connectivity Solutions, a Bel group company, introduces the Fibreco J-Lite™ expanded beam connector, designed around the MIL-DTL-83526 mechanical features, the J-Lite™ is an economical version of the current Fibreco Junior expanded beam connector. Cinch Connectivity Solutions, Fibreco J-Lite™ expanded beam connector is available in 2 or 4 channel plug or bulkhead, and fully hermaphroditic.…
Ardent Concepts has new dual-ended TR Multicoax connector
Ardent Concepts designs and manufactures high-performance, controlled-impedance connectors used in the development of next-generation semiconductor applications. The Hampton, New Hampshire-based company recently released a dual-ended version of its 70 GHz high density TR Multicoax connector. This new configuration of its TR Multicoax series connectors is reportedly suited for in-system test and measurement boxes like BERT […]
Audi electrical connectors may melt
Volkswagen Group of America’s Audi unit has announced a recall of certain 2013-2016 Audi A4, A5 and Q5 vehicles. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said the electrical connector of the auxiliary heater is susceptible to contact corrosion, which may cause the auxiliary heater to fail and/or cause the wires to overheat and melt. […]
CDM Electronics Now Stocks Binder USA’s Interconnects Targeting Food, Beverage, Pharmaceutical and Chemical Industries
CDM Electronics, a premier authorized distributor of electronic connectors and cables, is now a stocking distributor of Binder USA’s circular connectors, cordsets and adapters optimized for the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries. Engineered to provide power and Ethernet connectivity to processing automation equipment while significantly reducing production downtime, the cordsets are optimized to withstand vibrations,…
Corrosion resistant connector housings
Enhancements to the EPIC ULTRA rectangular connector housings include new covers and models aimed at the food and beverage industry or any other application that requires electrical connectors with high levels of corrosion resistance. The connectors include EPIC ULTRA H-A ¾ and EPIC ULTRA H-B Cover. The corrosion-resistant HA ¾ family of housing is UL-50…
Watlow Introduces ASPYRE, its New Family of Power Controllers
Watlow® recently launched ASPYRE®, a new power controller family. Available in sizes ranging from 35 to 700 amps, the ASPYRE family is flexible, scalable and offered with a variety of options allowing one platform to be reused across a wide range of applications. ASPYRE features multiple advanced microprocessor-based firing and control mode algorithms. Firing modes…
Stewart Connector Introduces the New Single & Multiport SFP+ Cages and Connectors
Stewart Connector, a Bel group company, and world class manufacturer of RJ45 connectors used in Ethernet communications announces the release of the Single and Multiport SFP+ Cages, for high speed I/O solutions requiring reliable performance to support increasing data rates. Stewart’s SFP+ Cages and Connectors are designed to support data speeds up 10Gbps for Ethernet…
Wire-to-board connectors have metal backshells with EMI shielding
A comprehensive range of backshells with a rugged aluminium alloy construction and electroless nickel plating can be applied to new connector installations or alternatively for carrying out mid production modifications. Developed by Harwin for wire-to-board connectors, the metal shells make connectors more mechanically robust and provide EMI/RFI protection. Incorporated into the female cable versions is […]
Simple adapter converts straight connectors to angles
The ibow angle adapter from igus Inc., East Providence, R.I., converts straight, round connectors to angled ones. It reportedly permits fast, easy and safe connection of circular connectors at a user-defined angle. The product lets workers plug in connectors “around corners” quickly and flexibly, according to the company. And it is also suited for retrofit […]